Protect Yourself From Credit Card Data Leaks

Protect Yourself From Credit Card Data Leaks

In light of all the recent credit card data leaks, it would be wise to consider placing a credit freeze to protect yourself. A credit freeze, also known as a credit report freeze, a credit report lockdown, a credit lockdown, a credit lock or a security freeze, allows an individual to control how a U.S. consumer reporting agency (also known as credit bureau -- Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) is able to sell his or her data. The credit freeze locks the data at the consumer reporting agency until the individual gives specific permission for the release of the data.